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ads, this is your month. June 16 is Hallmark’s day for dads. Spend some time in the card aisle and you’ll see that Doyle, Hallmark has created Janice Editor a card for just about every kind of dad relationship out there. Generationally speaking (and, of course, there are exceptions!), today’s seniors had fathers and dads who were the traditional married breadwinners and disciplinarians in the family. They seldom, if ever, changed a diaper or cooked a meal or said “I love you.” Over one third of children today do not have a father in the household. However, other thousands of dads are out there being amazingly interactive in new ways with their children. They’ve broken from the ‘traditional’ structure and moved to a more functional ‘tag-team’ structure to managing home and children. I have two sons who are among this crop of 21st century dads. My sons are breadwinners, yes, but several years ago they could also talk about which was the best brand of binky on the market. And one year I asked for suggestions of what to get a toddler for Christmas and Son 3 said, “Well, we can never have enough sippy cups. We’re down to one.” (This from a man whose father changed maybe a

total of 20 diapers for three children.) These two sons choose to share in child rearing and participate in running the household, actually pretty necessary in order to manage their massively hectic lives. Their wives can leave for an hour, a day or a weekend and know the kids’ schedules won’t be affected much. There are obvious challenges for dads like this in balancing the gray area of a caring, nurturing dad and a protector, rock-solid, ‘50s and ‘60s kind of dad. It’s not easy. They are rugged, strong men and to their kids they are indestructible super-heroes. They’re just supermen who can do a load of laundry while cooking dinner and listening to stories from school.

Our challenges Many in the over-50 age group say they never got a hug or heard a parent say “I love you,” and they don’t know how to say it to their kids and grandkids. Moms cuddled and Grandmas hugged and kissed young grandchildren (mine chose the nape of a kid’s neck to be her special kissing spot), but that was about it. Men shook hands with boys in greeting as they got older and uncles might do the side-byside arm around the shoulders thing. What can you do if you grew up in a family that didn’t say “I love

you” but you want to let your family know you care. Where do you start at any age if “those words” weren’t part of normal conversation? Psychologists say get over it! Whether or not your family is comfortable expressing their love for each other, you tell them. Maybe raise a toast and say “You’re my family, and I love you all.” Or in a private, unguarded moment, give your dad/son/daughter/mom a hug and tell them you love them. It doesn’t have to be all gooey and sentimental—just a statement of fact. Or you can choose the beer commercial line “I love you, man.” Just keep in mind that this is not about romance and sex, this is about friendship, family friendship. We’ve probably all realized that, sooner or later, a son comes around to being like his Old Man and a woman turns into her own mother. Hopefully we can take the good qualities in our parents, add the best of what the younger generation has learned in being 21st century parents and be participants in warm, loving family relationships. A last thought: Whatever the family relationship, face it. Look for the qualities you respect in the person and let them know. It’s the 21st century!

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‘Sons’ Help Others Rediscover Their Patriotic Past BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

ow far back can you trace your roots? A lucky few can follow their ancestry back to the days of our country’s founding fathers, those that fought in or supported the Revolutionary War. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a society founded by the lineal descendants of these individuals. Their goal: to preserve historical records of the Parks Honeywell (second to left) and American Revolution, to educate others fellow SAR members in colonial uniform. and inspire the community with the prinThey recognize ROTC and JROTC ciples on which the nation was founded. members for their service, and a The group holds meetings from scholarship is awarded every year to September through May—chances for an outstanding Eagle Scout member. members to meet other descendants and SAR members also make regular history enthusiasts and hear a speaker visits to VA centers to honor veterans, on a patriotic subject of the period. and they award outstanding citizens Activities who serve as firemen, police officers With education as a primary focus, and first responders. SAR encourages historical research It’s not all business, though; these ausand visits local schools, hosting essay, tere gents aren’t afraid to ‘party like it’s poster and oration contests dealing 1776’ in parades and ceremonies that with the subject of American history. celebrate our nation’s independence.

“We have a small group of our members who have colonial era uniforms, and we’ll come out on special occasions and present the flag or march,” says member Parks Honeywell. “We have reproduction muskets and coats, and we have a lot of fun doing that.”

Geneology Honeywell is a geneologist registrar and the former president of the Clearwater chapter of SAR, and he says that one of the main draws of the organization is the chance to uncover the past. “Some have heard tales of this person or that in their family history who served in the Revolutionary War, or have had a family member who kept records,” says Honeywell. His journey, which started as a hobby, took him back to Rice Honeywell—a patriot who volunteered at the age of 15 and fought in Massachusetts, Vermont and New York. “He would go until his enlistment expired, then join again, and had five brothers who

also served,” he said. “Sometimes he went in as a substitute for others who would buy their way out of the draft.” The amount that we can learn about our ancestors is very interesting, admits Honeywell, and the internet and resources available today make it easy to do traces. Federal census records go back to 1790, and the group keeps a library of military records to aid SAR applicants in their searches. The majority of the people who apply, he says, find they have some connection to a patriot ancestor. I asked him why groups like SAR, and sister organizations like the Daughters of the American Revolution, are so important. “I think there’s a patriot heart that beats in all of us,” he said, “and an interest in knowing where we came from.” Even if one is not a direct descendant, Honeywell encourages those who have a love of history to join the Clearwater chapter as an associate. To learn more, call 315-212-9077 or visit www.sar.org.

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Celebrating the 4th of July With Music and Fireworks Is 40 Years Old This Year BY JANICE DOYLE

he Fourth of July—Independence Day—means parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, family reunions and political speeches and ceremonies. It also means music and fireworks. The tradition of fireworks bursting in the sky over water while an orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” is 40 years old this year. It will be the birthday of the year Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler was urged to revive the diminishing concert in Boston by playing a few extra pieces, sort of a “keep people interested” kind of thing.

Boston Pops Orchestra’s annual 4th of July concert.

Travel Arthur Fiedler added cannons, fireworks and church bells to the concert so that, in his own words, “All Hell could break loose.” The traditional 4th of July concert has never been the same! In many cities, patriots young and old enjoy an evening of traditional patriotic music with a finale of sight and sound that marks America like no other event. This year, pick your spot to celebrate the 4th of July with live or radio music— and fireworks! • Boston hosts over 500,000 visitors to watch the evening Boston Pops Orchestra concert with fireworks on the Charles River Esplanade, while another seven million tune in on CBS to view the event live.

A fife and drum corps marches Constitution Ave. in Washington, DC

• In the Midwest, there’s nowhere Roger Popwell Photography to be but in St. Louis on the Mississippi Riverfront near • The Nation’s Capital, Washington the Gateway Arch for the 4th of July. DC, offers an all-day patriotic event starting with a parade down Constitution Avenue with more than 300 floats, • New Orleans hosts Go 4th on the River which is a Mardi Gras-style bands, military units and lots of flag party all day on the riverfront. The waving. The evening features a live renowned New Orleans Concert concert on the west Band plays at 7:30 followed by a lawn of the U.S. Dueling Barges fireworks display. Capitol Building featuring the National • Freedom Over Texas is Houston’s Symphony Orchestra party to prove that on the 4th of July and a huge fireworks “everything is bigger in Texas.” The display on the Mall. (PBS airs the program fireworks come at the end of an all-day celebration at Elanore Tinsley Park. nationwide.)

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Pyrotechnics over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Photo Credit:

fireboats in the river shoot patriotic streams of fire high into the air as music is broadcast by local radio stations.

• In New York City, the Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular reigns over the East River and brings out about two million spectators every year. In addition to the fireworks,

• Idaho Falls, Idaho’s Freedom Celebration is known as the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River! It’s a huge pyrotechnic show with all the patriotic music you love to experience following a day of the Snake River area’s Liberty Festival on the Falls.

Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular, New York City.

• In Lake Tahoe the fireworks are shot from a barge on the lake for widespread viewing. Music is broadcast from radio stations and viewers gather on the shores, on docks, or from paddleboats on the lake to experience the extravaganza of light and sound! • La Jolla Cove, California, (San Diego area) features fireworks over the Pacific Ocean. Best seats in the harbor are on the flight deck of the USS Midway. You can buy tickets to the Wild Wild West 4th of July Fandango party on board which begins at 6 p.m. and ends with fireworks. The San Diego waterfront area offers lots of other possible places to experience the show. • Florida celebrates the 4th at Cocoa Riverfront Park where the Brevard Symphony Orchestra plays a free concert which concludes with pyrotechics over the Indian River. For more information, call 321-639-3500. Whichever venue you choose, take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Check ahead of time, but most locations do NOT allow alcohol or coolers in the main viewing areas.

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Old “I Love Lucy” Reruns? Bring ‘em On for Good Mental Health

BY EVELYN MACKEY

hat if you heard that watching TV is good for your mental health? Could it be true? We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving. One survey found that boomers average watching 170 hours of television per month, which is five to six hours per day. The average age for “NCIS” (the number one rated drama) is 57. And viewers 55+ make up over 60 percent of the viewers for “The Good Wife” and “Dancing With The Stars.” But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?

Jaye L. Derrick of the State University of New York in Buffalo found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or self-control.

people form with the characters in their favorite shows. We find it comforting, mainly because we already know what the characters are going to say and do. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy it. “When you watch a favorite re-run, you typically don’t have to use any effort to control what you are thinking, saying or doing. You are not exerting the mental energy required for self-control or willpower,” Derrick explains. “At the same time, you are enjoying your ‘interaction,’ with the TV show’s characters, and this activity restores your energy.”

Here’s why it works Re-watching your favorite TV show taps into the surrogate relationship

Here’s the caveat But that doesn’t mean boomers should veg-out in front of any TV show!

Here’s the skinny The study showed that subjects who have engaged in arduous mental activity or had to maintain tight control over their emotions were far more likely in the following hours to seek out a rerun to watch. They overwhelmingly chose to watch a reliable favorite rather than to see a new show or movie.

Just watching whatever is on television does not provide the same benefit. And perhaps surprisingly, watching a new episode of a favorite television show for the first time does not provide the same benefit. Derrick explains that there is something special and comfortable about a “relationship” in which you already know what the other person is going to say and do, and all you have to do is sit there and enjoy it. In fact, the effects of this fictional “social surrogacy” may work better than actual social interaction with real people under some circumstances. That’s because human exchanges can also produce a sense of rejection, exclusion and ostracism, which may diminish willpower. So, go ahead. Think about all those favorite TV shows and call them up when you need a boost. (Newswise)

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picking up all kinds of cues that you’re in motion, but your eyes see only the unmoving pages of your book.

Here are some tips to avoid motion sickness:

. My wife can ride in the car and read a book. It makes me jealous because I’d be sick to my stomach if I did that. How can she do that without feeling queasy?

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dividual susceptibility to motion sickness. Your wife caught a biological break. You didn’t. Many people—including me—suffer nausea when traveling by boat, car or airplane. It also happens on rides in amusement parks and playgrounds. The symptoms of motion sickness are caused by conflicting messages arriving at the central nervous system. Different parts of your body let your brain know where you are and what you’re doing. The inner ears lets you know if you’re turning, or moving forward-backward, side-toside, and up-and-down. The eyes also monitor the directions of motion and where the body is in space, such as upside down. Skin pressure receptors tell you what part of the body is touching the ground. The muscle and joint sensory receptors tell what parts of the body are moving. If all the signals tell the same story, there are no problems. However, suppose you’re below deck in a heaving sea. Your body is getting information that the boat is moving violently. But your eyes see the unmoving walls of your cabin. If you are susceptible to motion sickness, this below-deck scenario is almost guaranteed to make you look for a porthole to get rid of your last meal. How about the example of reading in the car? Well, your body is

• Always ride where your eyes will see the same motion that your body senses. For example, sit in the front seat of the car and look out the windshield to distant scenery; don’t stare at the rapidly passing telephone poles outside the passenger window. I prefer driving so I am forced to look straight ahead. • If you’re on a boat, go up on deck and watch the horizon. Request a cabin in the forward or middle of the ship, or on the upper deck. • On an airplane, sit by the window and look outside. Also, choose a seat over the wings where there is the least motion. Direct the air vent at your face. • On a train, take a seat near the front and next to a window. Face forward. • Minimize head movement. • Avoid strong odors and spicy or greasy foods immediately before and during your travel. Don’t overeat. • Don’t smoke or sit near smokers. • Before your travel begins, take motion sickness medicine recommended by your physician. There are over-the-counter drugs. There is also prescription medicine in an adhesive patch or in oral form. There are other treatments for motion sickness that may benefit some people, but they have not been proven to be consistently effective. High levels of ginger have helped some. There’s an acupuncture point of the wrist that provides relief of nausea during pregnancy and after chemotherapy, but there is contradictory evidence about its effectiveness in treating motion sickness. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2013 by Fred Cicetti.

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une is National Dairy Month, and we know that dairy products are not just for children. Yogurt is a healthy choice for getting the dairy nutrition your body needs. Here’s why:

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Recipe 1. Yogurt is easier to digest than milk.

2. Yogurt contributes to colon health, especially important in the older body.

3. Yogurt improves the bioavailability of other nutrients, acting to increase the absorption of calcium and B-vitamins.

4. Yogurt aids healing after intestinal infections and is a “chaser” for antibiotics, replenishing the intestines with helpful bacteria. 5. Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and an excellent source of protein. Beware of yogurt-coated foods such as raisins and nuts. They often give more sugar than yogurt. Try these recipes in June:

1 bag (20 ounces) frozen unsweetened peach slices 1 container (8 ounces) plain lowfat yogurt 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp almond extract

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry blender. Stir in raisins. Make a well in the dough and add yogurt. Mix to form a soft non-sticky dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead gently for 30 seconds. Roll to 1/2” thick and cut into rounds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with a bit of yogurt. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 12 – 15 minutes. Yield: 10 to 12 scones.

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Remain on Your Feet

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TV ad made everyone familiar with the phrase “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” the trademark of Life Alert Emergency Response. Most everyone over 50 is aware of the potential for bad falls and the subsequent need for medical assistance.

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Falling down occasionally is inevitable at any age, and the more active you are the more apt you will be to fall at some point. The thing is to learn to minimize the impact of falls rather than stop being active in the hopes of not falling. One in three people over age sixty falls each year and 95 percent of all hip fractures are the result of falls. The major risk factors for falls are muscular weakness, poor vision, medication effects, unsteady balance and getting up to go to the bathroom in the night. What to learn from this? Keep healthy, strong, stable and physically active with special emphasis on balance and strength exercises. Two other things to know about falls is that dementia doubles the risk and that any new disease impacts your health even if it is only temporary.

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Tips to prevent falls: • Do strength and flexibility exercises. • Remove floor clutter and throw rugs. • Correct your vision and improve lighting. Simply said, the more active you remain, the less likely you are to lose that capacity. One study showed that for every 287 calories per day those aged 70 to 82 expended doing anything active, they increased their chances of living longer by 68 percent. The study included volunteering, walking, providing care to others and doing household chores. Amazingly, research says that watching TV uses almost less energy than sleeping. So, no matter your circumstances, move, move, move.

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Living Well With Chronic Illness I ncurable and ongoing chronic disease affects approximately 133 million Americans, or 45 percent of the country’s total population. About one fourth (33 million) of these are limited by their chronic condition. Richard Cheu maintains that America’s healthcare system is organized for last century’s health problems—acute diseases. In his new book Living Well with Chronic Illness, a Practical and Spiritual Guide, Cheu offers a guide to enjoying a better quality of life for these people. What are the key problems for those living with chronic illness? Fear of change is the biggest hurdle to living a full life, particularly for patients with physical chronic diseases. His book shows how to master fear and change through methods of coping and transformation.

Social isolation is the greatest mental health problem for the chronically ill. Over time, family, friends and acquaintances no longer include the patient in their social activities. They act as if the patient no longer exists. Patients can overcome social isolation and have a social involvement of their own choosing and making. Cheu comes to the information in his book through real life experiences. His first grandchild died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and his wife is afflicted with a rare and progressive brain disease. Cheu took the first experience and became an ordained Catholic deacon. In his role as cargiver, he has learned many lessons that may benefit other patients and their caregivers.

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Jumping Rope: Kid’s Play or Serious Workout BY WALTER URBAN

ost people jumped rope as kids and most everyone quit by the time they reached their teen years. Jumping rope as exercise is much harder than you think and in an interval to interval comparison it burns more calories than running. It’s cheap, you can do it anywhere and with a little bit of hard work you can be proficient at it in a few months.

Getting Started

Buy a good rope. Purchase a high quality bearing-loaded jump rope (about $25) and it’s definitely worth it.

Size your rope properly. Use the internet for proper sizing charts. If you don’t purchase the correct length, you will get frustrated with the wrong size rope.

Cardiovascular: Jumping rope in 3- to 4- minute intervals will get your heart rate up quicker and much higher than running, but it’s not as hard on your body as running.

If you are inexperienced – search the internet for informative videos on technique, getting started and even pre-jump stretching.

Muscle tone: Jumping rope is great full body movement and hence great for building muscle tone in your legs and elsewhere.

Start slow and stretch. Start with short 30 or 60 second intervals, stretch and be prepared to be sore for the first few weeks. Choose your surface to prevent injury. Avoid carpet, concrete and grass (which can grab your shoes and cause falls). Use a wood floor, a piece of plywood or an impact mat made for exercise.

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Veterans Corner

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hat happens when you mix 45 once-homeless military veterans ages 24 to 75 with a woman on a mission to help people build on their strengths? Well, toss in a secure place to live along with some Master Gardeners, a few garden clubs, some local businesses and organizations, and you can create a space to promote healing through horticulture therapy. Alee Karpf is a Certified Recreational Therapist who works with the VA in Gainesville. When she transferred to Gainesville from the Miami VA program for a slower pace of life a few years ago, she began working with a VA transitional housing unit called HONOR Center. (HONOR is an acronym for Hope, Opportunities, Networking, Outreach and Recovery. It is a part of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Health Care for Homeless Veterans.) Through the HONOR Center, like other transitional housing units across the U.S., homeless veterans gain access to housing, job skills training, medical services and mental health counseling. At Honor Center, Recreation Therapy is a part of each vets’ plan to help achieve optimal wellness. Although each facility within the VA system offers different programs, Honor Center offers a full catalog of classes from spiritually centered to writing skills and from fitness to computer or money management. Karpf has content specialist volunteers from the community leading the classes. Karpf’s Horticulture Therapy program is one of just a few such programs in the country. For her, it’s a perfect fit. She says, “I’ve had a passion for horticulture all my life. I worked with geriatrics in the Miami VA and had two homeless vets from one of our rehabilitation programs as

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amboo is not just for Grandma’s sunroom furniture any more. And it has a life far beyond the tiki torches around your patio. Now it’s also about bamboo floors, sheets, towels and clothing. If you’ve been trying to “be a little more green” to help preserve the Earth’s natural resources, you might well be looking at products made of bamboo, probably the world’s most useful plant. Today you will find bamboo everywhere from closets to tables to floors and everywhere in between.

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hen facing the sale of the family home Mom and Dad have lived in for many years, it can appear so overwhelming that the project gets put off until there is a health crisis. They are leaving the home where their younger years and golden memories are left behind! An accumulation of “stuff” and furniture can make the senior wonder where to begin at a time when children and grandchildren are busy with careers and family and are unable to help. This is when a “Senior Real Estate Specialist” or SRES is a good choice to make to manage the sale of the house. They understand the special needs of seniors and can assess their physical and psychological needs.

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